Cessna 182 Safety Record

Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 2779 events recorded from 1982 to 2026.

2779

All Events

1535

Incidents

459

Minor

249

Serious

529

Fatal (1000 fatalities)

Date Location Reg# Severity Damage Probable Cause
Apr 25, 2004 Minto, AK N2833R Minor substantial The loss of engine power for an undetermined reason, which resulted in a forced landing and an in-flight collision with trees.
Apr 22, 2004 Boerne, TX N7435Q Incident substantial The pilot's inattentive planned approach to land on a runway with obstructions.
Apr 21, 2004 Durango, CO N2861R Incident substantial the pilot's inadequate in-flight planning and decision making. Contributing factors include the crosswind and the crosswind component exceeded.
Apr 12, 2004 Garberville, CA N8872T Incident substantial
the pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions and failure to maintain directional control of the airplane. Factors in the accident were…

the pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions and failure to maintain directional control of the airplane. Factors in the accident were the terrain induced turbulent conditions, wind shear, a sudden wind shift, and a tailwind.

Apr 12, 2004 North Augusta, SC N364ME Fatal (3) substantial
The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane due to spatial disorientation, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent and subsequent in-fli…

The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane due to spatial disorientation, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent and subsequent in-flight collision with trees and the ground.

Apr 10, 2004 New Munster, WI N355BD Incident substantial Visual lookout not maintained by the pilots of both airplanes.
Apr 09, 2004 Plainville, CT N518CR Incident substantial The failure of the elevator servo which resulted in restricted elevator movement and the pilot's inability to initiate a landing flare.
Apr 06, 2004 Burlington, CO N3524Y Fatal (1) destroyed
loss of aircraft control due to structural icing. Factors contributing to the accident were the pilot's inadvertent flight into adverse weather condi…

loss of aircraft control due to structural icing. Factors contributing to the accident were the pilot's inadvertent flight into adverse weather conditions, the icing conditions, and ice fog.

Mar 29, 2004 Santiam Junc., OR N96719 Fatal (3) substantial
The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall while attempting a low-level crossing of a ridge from the leeward to the w…

The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall while attempting a low-level crossing of a ridge from the leeward to the windward side. Factors include low-level maneuvering, strong gusty winds, and downdrafts.

Mar 28, 2004 Perkasie, PA N182VM Incident substantial
The pilots' inadequate compensation for winds and his failure to maintain directional control during landing. A factor related to the accident was th…

The pilots' inadequate compensation for winds and his failure to maintain directional control during landing. A factor related to the accident was the gusting wind conditions.

Mar 18, 2004 Eden, GA N4GB Serious (1) substantial
Loss of engine power due to improper installation by maintenance personnel which resulted in the mixture control cable becoming disconnected in-flight…

Loss of engine power due to improper installation by maintenance personnel which resulted in the mixture control cable becoming disconnected in-flight. Contributing to the severity of the accident was the in-flight collision with trees.

Mar 16, 2004 Spring Hill, FL N8148G Fatal (1) substantial The non instrument rated pilot's decision to attempt VFR flight into IMC conditions resulting in an in-flight loss of control.
Mar 15, 2004 Monticello, UT N400DH Minor substantial the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during takeoff. Contributing factors include the sudden windshift and the bushes.
Mar 07, 2004 Nashville, TN N325LA Incident substantial The pilot's improper landing flare and his inadequate recovery from a bounced landing resulting in a hard landing and propeller strike of the runway.
Mar 07, 2004 Hanksville, UT N29821 Incident substantial the pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain to conduct a precautionary landing. Factors contributing to the accident was the soft, dirt road.
Mar 06, 2004 San Luis Potosi, MX XB-MIR Fatal (4) destroyed Investigation pending
Mar 06, 2004 Sonora, CA N2819Y Incident substantial
the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection and failure to ensure adequate fuel was aboard, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and loss of engine power…

the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection and failure to ensure adequate fuel was aboard, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and loss of engine power.

Feb 22, 2004 Claremore, OK N30408 Minor substantial The loss of engine power due to fuel contamination (water). A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
Feb 22, 2004 Titusville, PA N7388N Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. A factor in the accident was the snow bank.
Feb 16, 2004 Rozel, KS N735RD Fatal (1) destroyed
The inadvertent flight into instrument meteorological conditions, the spatial disorientation, and aircraft control not maintained by the pilot during …

The inadvertent flight into instrument meteorological conditions, the spatial disorientation, and aircraft control not maintained by the pilot during cruise flight. Contributing to the accident were the night instrument meteorological conditions due to low ceilings and low visibility, an incomplete pre-flight weather briefing, and the lack of recent experience in instrument meteorological conditions.

Feb 09, 2004 Yakutat, AK N71886 Incident substantial
The pilot's delayed use of carburetor heat, which resulted in an engine power loss during takeoff-initial climb, a forced landing, and subsequent coll…

The pilot's delayed use of carburetor heat, which resulted in an engine power loss during takeoff-initial climb, a forced landing, and subsequent collision with terrain. A factor contributing to the accident was the presence of carburetor icing conditions.

Feb 06, 2004 PHOENIX, AZ N2462X Incident substantial the pilot's misjudged landing flare, which led to a hard touchdown and a porpoise.
Jan 22, 2004 Ringgold, TX N9374H Incident substantial
The pilots failure to maintain clearance from the support wire while on a pipeline patrol flight. A contributing factor was the haze restricting the …

The pilots failure to maintain clearance from the support wire while on a pipeline patrol flight. A contributing factor was the haze restricting the pilots forward visibility, and low altitude flight.

Jan 18, 2004 St. George, UT N5202N Incident substantial the pilot's improper flare which resulted in a hard landing.
Jan 17, 2004 Traphill, NC N4744D Fatal (1) destroyed The loss of engine power due to carburetor ice. Contributing factors were conditions conducive for carburetor icing.
Disclaimer: This data is sourced from the NTSB Aviation Accident Database. NTSB events reflect reported accidents and incidents and do not necessarily indicate a defect in the aircraft type. Many events involve pilot error, weather conditions, maintenance issues, or other factors unrelated to the aircraft design. This information is provided for research purposes only — consult official NTSB reports for complete details.
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